The Goal Scorers Secret

Every hockey player loves to score! For newer players getting that first goal can be a real challenge, and for some experienced players they can get in slumps. Other players might find the back of the net the odd time, but then wonder why they can’t score more goals. In this video I am going to share a secret with you (as well as a few fun drills).

What All Good Goal Scorers do! (and why)

So how can you score more goals in hockey?

Go to the net

Tip pucks that come your way

Hunt for rebounds, jump on them quickly!

Shoot when you get in the high percentage scoring areas

I have been playing hockey for a long time, and I have a knack for scoring goals. Last season after a hatrick I was reflecting on my goals on the ride home. I soon realized none of the goals were because of any sort of skill. I didn’t have any bar-down snipes, or sweet dangles. Every single goal was a tap-in, or me shoveling the puck past the line. I got each goal because I went to the net! I realized that I still could have the hatrick that night without even knowing how to shoot the puck or stickhandle.

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Hi my name is Jeremy Rupke. My goal is to break every hockey skill down into easy to understand articles and videos. I explain everything step-by-step to help others improve. I'm active on Instagram, Facebook and more, you can follow through the links above.
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I love this article. I’ve been playing with amazing players in the past two or three years. Guys who could stickhandle around two of me in a phone booth. But still, I always managed to score twice their goal volume.

When asked why, I tend to say this; Brendan Gallagher (Montreal Canadiens) – Do you ever see him go through a D-man and snipe it bar down? Not really. It’s always 15-10 feets in, with his nose right in the net.

Well that what I like to do; Have my body within 10 feet of the goalie or less, whenever I can!